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  • Medvedev and Obama standing together (AP Images)

    Obama to Confer with Medvedev in Moscow

    President Obama and Russian President Medvedev (left) will meet in Moscow July 6–8 “to get down to business and translate our warm words into actual achievements of benefit to Russia, the United States, and all those around the world interested in peace and prosperity.”

  • People watching fireworks display (AP Images)

    United States Celebrates Its 233rd Birthday July 4

    July 4th has been recognized as Independence Day in the United States ever since the country’s Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Americans celebrate with parades, fireworks, concerts and other festive activities.

  • Original copy of U.S. Constitution (National Archives)

    U.S. Constitution Guides Government from Early Days

    Although the U.S. Constitution is more than 200 years old, it remains the framework by which the United States governs itself today. The words in the Constitution are rarely modified, but the way they have been applied has changed throughout the country’s history.

In the Headlines

  • Biden Visits Iraq

    Vice President Biden is in Iraq visiting U.S. troops and meeting with Iraqi leaders, including President Jalal Talabani and Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki.

  • North Korea Launches Missiles

    North Korea’s launch of more missiles July 2 comes as the international community coordinates the implementation of new United Nations sanctions.

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    Blog: Obama Today

    The Obama Today blog follows President Obama's initiatives and policy directions.

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